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Willoughby Hills voters will have a number of seats to fill in the Nov. 3 election, with four seats are up for grabs on City Council, as well as the mayor’s position.

The 6,229 registered voters in Willoughby Hills, according to the Lake County Elections Board, will be deciding between incumbent Robert M. Weger and David M. Fiebig for mayor. For the council-at-large position, voters will choose between incumbent John Plecnik and Jim Walsh.

In District 1, 1,824 voters will choose between incumbent Jennifer Greer and Alana Mastrangelo. For District 2, the 2,191 voters will decide between Janet R. Majka and Joe Zawatski. Finally, in District 3, the 2,214 voters have incumbent Christopher Hallum and Anne E. Hassoldt-Fenoff to choose between.

The council-at-large position holds a two-year term, while the mayor and district positions are four-year terms.

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Mayor

Fiebig

If elected as mayor, Fiebig wants to focus on economic development, improvement of roads and image, and city operations.

“A vibrant commercial district raises revenue for our city. We need to redevelop the old Loehmann’s plaza area to stop the business flight and blight and re-image our city’s gateway,” Fiebig wrote. “We can do this with a 5-year plan, Vision 2020, to determine our destiny in that year.”

Fiebig believes the city needs a mayor with energy, enthusiasm and vision.

Weger

Weger points to his past experience as the incumbent candidate as the reason to be re-elected.

“The city started with $19,000 in a carryover balance in 2008 when I took over as mayor,” Weger wrote. “Over the past seven years we have been making the city more efficient and cost effective. Thus in 2015, we had a carryover balance of $1.2 million.”

If elected, he wants to focus on the Shoppes at Willoughby Hills, continue and enhance the WHISPER program and continue to grow the city’s revenue.

Walsh

If elected, Walsh wants to focus on reducing vacancy on the east end, mastering the city’s budget and creating multi-use recreational paths for citizens.

“I am not a career politician, rather a systems professional with a solid business background that will seek to make Willoughby Hills ‘business friendly’ to attract the investment we need in our commercial areas,” Walsh said.

Mastrangelo

Three goals for Mastrangelo, if elected, are roads, adhering to the city charter and voting against a budget deficit.

She says that her reason for running for office is simple, “As a citizen, I have a desire to participate in the framework our founding fathers set up for us: a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Not politicians.”

District Two

Majka

Majka says she will involve herself in stopping the exit of businesses from the city, represent residents concerned with airport noise and safety, and deal with road conditions.

“Council must actively research ways to fill the vacant spaces with businesses or industries that would add to the quality of our city and bring in jobs and revenue. A task force to analyze and trade ideas would be the first step,” she wrote.

Zawatski

Zawatski believes that voters should look toward his involvement in the city for reason to be elected.

“I’ve served on probably eight different boards or commissions. I’ve been an extremely active volunteer for the city and also the local school district. I believe in giving back to the community,” he said.

Zawatski also plans, if elected, to revitalize the Shoppes of Willoughby Hills, stop airport expansion and address sewer issues.